Monday, February 04, 2013

University of Leicester confirm that a skeleton found under a city centre car park is that of King Richard III

After watching a number of interesting programmes on More 4 it is good to hear news that the bones
found in Leicester are those of Richard III.

I am sure this outcome will boost Leicester's tourist visitors numbers.


Researchers from the University of Leicester confirm that a skeleton found under a city centre car park is that of King Richard III following extensive testing.
A series of papers was presented this morning at a news conference detailing the highly-anticipated results of tests carried out on the remains, thought to be those of the Plantagenet king.
Scientists explained that DNA points to a skeleton found under a car park in Leicester being that of King Richard III.
Archaeologists believed there was strong circumstantial evidence to suggest that the bones, discovered under a car park behind council offices in the city, are those of Richard III but did not want to make any conclusion before the skeleton was subject to a number of tests.
Sir Peter Soulsby: Thanks to the Richard III Society. Confirmation that the King's body will go to Leicester Cathedral